Resources
Rhode Island Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice
Rhode Island Parent Information Network A non-profit organization to give parents information, training, referral, personalized support, and parent-to-parent networking. We highly recommend their first IEP Parent Training sessions.
Newport County Community Mental Health Center, Inc Newport Mental Health provides trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults who are experiencing problems with mental illness, substance abuse or stress in their lives that would benefit from counseling and other behavioral health services and supports. Their person-centered recovery approach to care offers individuals a chance to achieve a better quality of life and recovery from emotional illness.
Naval Station Newport School Liaison The School Liaison’s primary function is to serve as a conduit between parents, educators and the command so that military-connected children experience a seamless transition during the transfer between schools. Knowing that many military children move an average of every 2.9 years, School Liaisons can provide families with educational information to assist them as they begin their PCS planning.
Rhode Island Department of Education - Office of Student, Community and Academic Supports
State of Rhode Island's Department of Human Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)
State of Rhode Island Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)
Rhode Island Parent Support Network (RIPSN)
Special Olympics Rhode Island